Lincoln Electric (LECO) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Lincoln Electric Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $234.97
High: $238.35
on October 6, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $161.11
High: $249.19
on April 7, 2025
on August 27, 2025
All-Time High: $261.13 on March 18, 2024
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$13.2B
EPS
8.90
P/E Ratio (TTM)
26.56
Forward P/E
25.36
P/B Ratio
9.46
PEG Ratio
0.60
Div. Yield
1.63%
ROE
37.35%
Beta
1.210
Debt to Equity
94.93
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
37.25%
Operating Margin
16.67%
Profit Margin
12.27%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
12.23%
Return on Equity (TTM)
37.35%
EBITDA
$809.1M
Net Income (TTM)
$502.9M
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$72.92
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
6.60%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
41.00%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$3.71
Current Dividend Yield
1.63%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.37%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$2.99
3-Year Total Dividends
$8.96
Ex-Dividend Date
September 30, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Electric LECO | 13.19B Large-cap | 0.81% | -2.82% | 8.57% | 40.10% | 27.92% | 21.64% | 92.96% | 134.32% |
| Snap-on SNA | 18.12B Large-cap | -1.16% | 4.16% | 7.38% | 9.59% | 1.63% | 16.71% | 62.48% | 113.97% |
| RBC Bearings RBC | 11.80B Large-cap | -2.56% | -1.97% | -3.24% | 21.68% | 25.73% | 33.31% | 28.23% | 280.77% |
| Stanley Black SWK | 11.71B Large-cap | 0.61% | -5.19% | 7.29% | 25.44% | -6.92% | -31.13% | -2.85% | -57.85% |
| Toro Company TTC | 6.65B Mid-cap | 0.63% | -5.89% | 4.09% | 19.07% | -3.12% | -8.34% | -18.02% | -11.42% |
| Timken TKR | 5.36B Mid-cap | 2.03% | -0.51% | 1.64% | 29.90% | 9.89% | -8.66% | 20.45% | 28.30% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
1.62%
Institutional Ownership
81.56%
Shares Short
930K
Short Ratio
3.59
Short % of Shares Outstanding
1.92%
Average 10-Day Volume
303K
Average 90-Day Volume
306K
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is LECO's 52-week high and low?
- In the last 52 weeks, Lincoln Electric reached a high of $249.19 (on August 27, 2025) and a low of $161.11 (on April 7, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for LECO?
- Curious about Lincoln Electric's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 13.19B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 26.56, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 25.36.
- Does LECO pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?
- Yes, Lincoln Electric is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 1.63%, and the company has paid an average of $2.99 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- Who are Lincoln Electric's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?
When looking at Lincoln Electric, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:
Company Mkt Cap Sector Industry 1Y Return 3Y Return Snap-on
SNA18.12B Industrials Tools & Accessories 16.71% 62.48% RBC Bearings
RBC11.80B Industrials Tools & Accessories 33.31% 28.23% Stanley Black
SWK11.71B Industrials Tools & Accessories -31.13% -2.85% Toro Company
TTC6.65B Industrials Tools & Accessories -8.34% -18.02% Timken
TKR5.36B Industrials Tools & Accessories -8.66% 20.45% For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.
- What are the key financial health indicators for Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)
- To get a sense of Lincoln Electric's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 37.35%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 94.93, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 37.25%.
- What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for LECO?
- Looking at Lincoln Electric's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $4B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 6.60%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 41.00%.
- How much of LECO stock is held by insiders and institutions?
- Wondering who owns Lincoln Electric stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 1.62% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 81.56%.
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